Jean Carolyn Schock, 97, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020, at her apartment at The Manor, in Florence, SC. She had resided in Reading, PA for most of her life before moving to South Carolina in 2012 to be near family. Jean was the widow of Clyde Edwin Schock, who died May 6, 2002. Born in Reading, PA on September 3, 1922, she was the daughter to the late Raymond K. and Ida (Roland) Hoffmaster.
Jean was a Reading High School graduate, class of 1939. She worked as a secretary at Jacobs Aircraft Plant, in Pottstown; the Reading Chamber of Commerce; the Post Exchange, at Fort Meade; and as the office manager, at Shuman Realty Company.
Jean loved to read and study her bible. She taught bible studies for Stonecroft Ministries, both in her neighborhood and around the Reading area. Jean was a lifelong member of First E.C. Church, in Reading. She served as the Sunday school superintendent for the children’s intermediate department, taught adult Sunday school classes, served as treasurer of the mission society, served on the governing board, and was the financial secretary for many years. Her church was her life and the other members were her dear friends. In 2012, she joined St. Paul U.M. Church in Florence, SC; where she was a member until her death.
Jean is survived by her daughters: Carol Anne Kennett, of Somers, Connecticut and Janet Lee Howell and her husband Dr. Richard Reber Howell, of Florence, SC. She also is survived by grandchildren: Douglas Kennett and his wife Sarah, of Chocorua, New Hampshire; Joanna Wheeler and her husband Robert, of Somers, Connecticut; David Howell and his wife Sheyla, of McMinnville, Oregon; Rev. Richard Howell, Jr. and his wife Shawn, of Beaufort, SC; and Dana Howell, of Florence, SC. Jean also leaves behind eleven great grandchildren to cherish her memory.
In addition to her parents, Jean was greeted in heaven by her son-in-law, Donald Hamilton Kennett.
Family & friends will gather to honor Jean's life on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Auman's Inc., 390 W. Neversink Rd., Reiffton, PA 19606. The memorial service will promptly commence in the funeral home at 11:30 AM, with her grandson Rev. Richard Howell, Jr. officiating. Graveside committal will immediately follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park, 391 W. Neversink Rd., Reading, PA 19606.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090 or by visiting https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aumansinc.com for the Schock family.
